| | Summersville, WV | Charlottesville, VA | United States |
| Overall | 73.9 | 105.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.2 | 101.3 | 100 |
| Health | 124.5 | 106.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 37.4 | 136.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $164,600 | $429,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,130.0% | 10,040.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 85.8 | 72.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 79.9 | 142.2 | 100 |
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Reviews for Summersville 
2 Reviews
I've lived in Summersville for over 20 years and I wouldn't recommend moving here. The job market is stagnant, the mindset is 50+ years out dated, the economy isn't More
The lake is great but the culture is dated 50 years back. There's no cultural diversity, people are biggots, and a declining population. The youth have nothing to do More
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Reviews for Charlottesville 
44 Reviews
I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are More
Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality, More
Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for More
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